The Next Reel Film Podcast

We wrap up our look at the Original Star Wars trilogy with Richard Marquand’s 1983 film ‘Return of the Jedi.’ Again, we look at the Harmy’s Despecialized edition, but we did some side-by-side comparisons between it and the latest iteration on Disney+. How do the changes stack up? How does the film hold up for us? And how about those Ewoks? Tune in!

Show Notes

We return to Return of the Jedi

Three years after the success of The Empire Strikes Back, George Lucas made his conclusion to his original Star Wars trilogy – helmed by director Richard Marquand – Return of the Jedi. How does it work as the wrap-up to this trilogy? What do we think of Luke’s cool new black duds? How about Han’s somewhat neutered character? Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our Original Star Wars Trilogy series with Marquand’s 1983 film Return of the Jedi.

We clearly have a lot to say about Star Warsand Return of the Jedi
We grew up with the film and this franchise, so we’re very close to it, but it’s hard not to see how effective they were with the storytelling, even if it’s not quite at the level of the previous two films. But the effects? They’re amazing. We get all sorts of new characters, new ships, new worlds, and an epic conclusion. 

We have a great conversation talking about Jabba the Hutt, Endor and Ewoks, the Emperor, Yoda, Leia, Chewie, Darth Vader, Han, Luke, Lando, and everyone else who pops up. And of course we’re talking about the Harmy’s Despecialized Edition, which may not offer the color and cleanup but at least doesn’t have the new Sy Snoodles song. So, there’s that. Check it out then tune in! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!

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Creators and Guests

Host
Andy Nelson
With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production, Andy has cultivated an enduring passion for storytelling in all its forms. His enthusiasm for the craft began in his youth when he and his friends started making their own movies in grade school. After studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder, Andy wrote, directed, and produced several short films while also producing indie features like Netherbeast Incorporated and Ambush at Dark Canyon. Andy has been on the production team for award-winning documentaries such as The Imposter and The Joe Show, as well as TV shows like Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Dentists and Nat Geo’s Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers. Over a decade ago, he started podcasting with Pete and immediately embraced the medium. Now, as a partner at TruStory FM, Andy looks forward to more storytelling through their wide variety of shows. Throughout his career, Andy has passed on his knowledge by teaching young minds the crafts of screenwriting, producing, editing, and podcasting. Outside of work, Andy is a family man who enjoys a good martini, a cold beer, a nice cup o’ joe. And always, of course, a great movie.
Host
Pete Wright
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